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A new Guideline for the treatment of cUTI just arrived.[1] First, we are glad that this somewhat mundane topic receives the attention it deserves. UTIs are often downplayed as minor infections, but the cUTI variety should not be taken lightly. Many patients still are admitted with life-threatening infections, so prompt Continue reading NEW IDSA cUTI GUIDELINE
Since the beginning of this millennium we have seen antibiotic R&D dwindle year after year. There are many reasons for this; while economics are often cited for this decline, the FDA and the ‘Guideline Wars’, i.e., those never ending discussions about regulatory requirements, have contributed to this trend in a Continue reading Progress Report: New Antibacterials In the Fight against MDR Bacteria
The old-fashioned portable chest X-ray is still the preferred way of documenting pneumonia at the bedside. Although more cumbersome, CT scans are also frequently employed for more definitive diagnosis, esp. in the ER or the ICU setting. Historically, ultrasound of the lungs (LUS) was always problematic as the sound waves do Continue reading Lung Ultrasound has Come a Long Way